The Kibali Gold MineTeam is seeking to recruit a Superintendent - Mechanical to join and grow our team. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:
Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
Continuously improve the safety culture of the site.
Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure full compliance with Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and isolation procedures.
Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety audits.
Lead and develop the Mechanical Maintenance team to achieve departmental objectives.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports.
Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
Support succession planning and workforce capability development.
Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to company standards.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure maximum plant availability and equipment reliability.
Monitor maintenance performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for significant equipment failures.
Optimize maintenance practices to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
Ensure effective utilization of CMMS systems such as SAP or other maintenance management platforms.
Responsible for the maintenance and reliability of: Crushing and screening systems, SAG and Ball Mills, Pumps and pumping systems, Conveyors and material handling equipment, Thickening and slurry transport systems, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Lubrication systems, CIL/CIP process equipment, Compressors and auxiliary plant equipment, Water distribution and tailings-related mechanical infrastructure.
Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget.
Monitor expenditures and control maintenance costs.
Optimize inventory management and spare parts availability.
Evaluate and manage maintenance contracts and service providers.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising safety or reliability.
Implement reliability-centered maintenance principles.
Develop initiatives to improve asset performance and equipment life cycles.
Drive operational excellence programs and engineering best practices.
Participate in capital projects, plant upgrades, and expansion initiatives.
Support business improvement and cost optimization projects.
Other duties as required
Qualifications & Requirements:
Certifications: Maintenance Management, Asset Management, or Reliability Engineering is desirable.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of 8 years in heavy industrial or mining maintenance environments.
Familiar with relevant, mining, safety, engineering and health legislation.
Experience in industrial, remote site, or mining environments is highly preferred.
Proven experience in gold processing plants or large-scale mineral processing facilities.
Strong exposure to reliability engineering and asset management systems
Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Efficiency with Microsoft word, outlook, PowerPoint and access.
English fluency is an asset.
What We Can Offer You:
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
Please forward applications before: [ ……………………]
We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth.
